Could This All-Weather Cat Be the Perfect Great Loop Boat? | BRIX Nomad 42

Is this 42-foot all-weather aluminum power catamaran the ideal Great Loop or Inside Passage boat? In this YachtLens walkthrough and sea trial, we step aboard BRIX Marine’s 42 DCAT “Nomad,” a semi-displacement aluminum catamaran designed by Jutson Marine Design and built for serious, extended cruising. Filmed at BRIX Marine headquarters in Port Angeles, Washington, this tour goes beyond the usual dockside walkthrough. Charlie Crane, BRIX Marine’s Sales & Marketing Director, and Vince Eastburn, Company Captain and After-Delivery Support Manager, take us through Nomad’s construction, accommodations, pilothouse, propulsion, engineering, safety systems and real-world performance. Nomad combines the stability and usable beam of a power catamaran with the range, accommodations and protected pilothouse of a cruising trawler. With only 3 feet 4 inches of water draft, a mast-down air draft of 13 feet 7 inches, twin diesel shaft drives, 600 gallons of fuel and 280 gallons of freshwater, she presents a compelling alternative to the traditional Great Loop trawler. During our time aboard, Vince also demonstrates Nomad’s precise electric steering and autopilot, while Charlie explains the practical thinking behind her walkaround decks, self-bailing aluminum construction, enormous storage capacity and all-weather cruising layout. CURRENT BRIX LISTING Current asking price at time of publication: $875,000 Pricing and availability are subject to change. Nomad listing and full BRIX pre-owned inventory: https://brixmarine.com/pre-owned/ NOMAD | PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: BRIX Marine Model: 42 DCAT Vessel name: Nomad Year: 2021 Designer: Jutson Marine Design Type: Semi-displacement aluminum power catamaran LOA: 42' / 12.80 m Beam: 16' / 4.88 m Water draft: 3' 4" / 1.02 m Air draft, mast down: 13' 7" / 4.14 m Air draft, mast up: 18' 8¼" / 5.70 m Engines: 2 × John Deere 4045AFM85 marine diesels Power: 180 hp each / 360 hp combined Propulsion: Conventional shafts and propellers Cruising speed: Approximately 15 knots Stated cruising range: Approximately 700 miles Fuel capacity: 600 US gal / 2,271 L Freshwater capacity: 280 US gal / 1,060 L Staterooms: 2 queen-berth cabins Heads: 2 Passenger layout: 6 passengers plus captain Generator: Northern Lights 6 kW diesel Heating: Webasto four-zone hydronic system Steering: SeaStar/Optimus electronic steering Navigation: Garmin electronics, radar, AIS, VHF and autopilot Current Price: $875,000 USD WHY NOMAD DESERVES GREAT LOOP CONSIDERATION • Mast-down air draft of only 13' 7" • Shallow 3' 4" water draft • 16-foot beam • Twin diesel shaft-drive propulsion • Approximately 15-knot cruising speed • Long stated cruising range • 280 gallons of freshwater • Two private staterooms and two heads • Raised pilothouse with excellent visibility • Wide walkaround decks and high railings • Generator, inverter and hydronic heating • Commercial-grade welded aluminum construction • Extensive storage and owner-service access FEATURED GUESTS CAPTAIN CHARLIE CRANE Sales & Marketing Director | BRIX Marine Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Direct: +1 360-808-2626 LinkedIn:   / charlie-crane-3540a96a   VINCE EASTBURN Company Captain & After-Delivery Support Manager | BRIX Marine For after-delivery or technical support inquiries: https://brixmarine.com/ownersupport/ BRIX Marine main office: +1 360-457-5752 BRIX MARINE Website: https://brixmarine.com/ Nomad and BRIX pre-owned boats: https://brixmarine.com/pre-owned/ Sales and general contact: https://brixmarine.com/contact-us/ After Delivery Support: https://brixmarine.com/ownersupport/ YouTube:    / @brixmarine   Address: 151 Octane Lane Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States JUTSON MARINE DESIGN https://www.powercatamaran.ca/ ABOUT YACHTLENS YachtLens explores distinctive yachts, trawlers, power catamarans and all-weather cruising boats through detailed walkthroughs, sea trials and conversations with the people who design, build and operate them. Subscribe for a new YachtLens walkthrough:    / @yachtlens   Website: https://yachtlens.com/ Instagram:   / yachtlens   LinkedIn:   / rickshoffman   YachtLens Distinctive Yachts Explored, Frame by Frame. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 What Makes This Aluminum Cat Different 01:01 Boarding Nomad 01:30 Fishing-Ready Cockpit Features 03:26 A Galley That Rivals a Home Kitchen 04:28 Twin Staterooms With Private Heads 05:47 Raised Pilothouse Tour With Captain Vince 07:02 Helm Tech: Steering, Autopilot and Alarms 08:30 The 700-Mile Range Secret 09:39 Engine Room: Quiet Diesel Engineering 10:20 The 24/7 Captain Who Never Retires 11:07 Full Walkaround: Side Decks and Anchor Gear 12:47 Sun Deck, Freezer and Freshwater Setup #BRIXMarine #GreatLoop #PowerCatamaran